"Let them go quietly back to Jugendheit." "No!" blazed the duke.
"Are we rich enough for war ?" "Always questions, questions! What the devil is my army for if not to uphold my dignity?
Herbeck, you shall not argue me out of this." "Rather let me reason.

This is some prank, which I am sure does not concern Ehrenstein in the least.

They would never dare enter Dreiberg for aught else.

There must be a flaw in our secret service." "Doubtless." "I have seen this writing before," said Herbeck.

"I shall make it my business to inquire who it is that takes this kindly interest in the affairs of state." The duke struck the bell violently.
"Summon the chief of the police," he said to the secretary.
"Yes, yes, your Highness, let it be a police affair.